Car body mechanics and painting — making use of good practice in collective prevention

Type of item
MS information
Country
Francie
Year of publication
2015

French

Description

The document helps car repair shop managers to reduce exposure to dangerous substances by inhalation. It helps to assess the health risks posed by chemical substances (solvents, exhaust and welding fumes, etc.) and to verify measures taken, and it provides advice on prevention.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Carsat Rhône-Alpes
Provider name (Original)
Carsat Rhône-Alpes
Tasks covered
Applying Surface Coatings
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Handling Chemicals
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Carcinogens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

Not substance specific

Prevention measures
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers